Nina Parks

My communication style

I prioritize open and empathic communication, which validates your experience while bringing constructive insights to support your growth and healing. I am adaptive and able to be gentle when needed, while also being direct and honest. My goal is to be a dynamic counselor who feels real and human.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became a therapist because when trauma and anxiety led me to seek therapy as a young adult, there was no one who looked like me or shared my identities who could support me. Now my goal is to be the therapist I (and other Black, brown, and LGBTQ+ clients like me) needed then and now.

My goals for you

I aim to create collaborative goals with you that feel attainable and client-led. While the focus of therapy is lessening symptoms from mental health diagnoses, ultimately, you decide what healing looks like and therefore the goals of therapy. Together, we will set a plan for what tools and therapy styles to use to achieve your desired outcome.

Our first session

A first session with me is a time to get to know each other and see if we would be a good match. We will go over what brought you to therapy and what your goals are for our time together. I will be honest if I think I am the right person for you, and I hope you are able to feel that out as well; however, it can often take some time to see.

I identify as...

• Female
• Black or African American, Biracial or Multiracial
• Spiritual